Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
257721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 6: 134 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000257053

Common Names

  • Aralia Elata
  • Japanese Angelica Tree
  • Japanese Spikenard

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Synonyms

  • Aralia chinensis elata (Miq.) Lavallée [unknown]
  • Aralia spinosa elata (Miq.) Sarg. [unknown]
  • Dimorphanthus elatus Miq. [unknown]
  • Aralia elata canescens (Siebold & Zucc.) Nakai [deprecated]
  • Aralia elata canescens (Siebold & Zucc.) Pojark. [deprecated]
  • Aralia chinensis canescens (Siebold & Zucc.) Koehne [deprecated]

Description

Aralia elata (also called Japanese Angelica Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is found in temperate and subtropical regions of Japan, Korea, and China. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aralia elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aralia elata var. elata
Aralia elata var. inermis (Yanagita) J.Wen
Aralia elata var. ryukyuensis J.Wen
Aralia elata var. glabrescens (Franch. & Sav.) Pojark.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aralia elata is a small white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aralia elata is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Aralia elata

Aralia elata can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Aralia elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aralia elata?

Aralia elata

What is the common name of Aralia elata?

Japanese angelica tree

What is the natural habitat of Aralia elata?

Temperate forests

Species in the Aralia genus

Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana, Aralia soratensis,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14042: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.